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Deep synthesis (“DS”) technology is a widely used application in the field of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and a variety of scenarios, particularly in audio and video production, media communication and information services. For instance, using AI technology to “resurrect” dead people on digital gadgets is becoming a business as shown during the Qingming Festival in 2024.[1] But whether the technology and related business…

A Note providing an overview of the legal framework governing AI ethics in China. The Note examines the role of governmental and non-governmental organisations, addresses key ethical issues such as privacy, transparency, bias, and accountability, and discusses China’s participation in global AI governance initiatives. It covers professional responsibility in AI development, AI-induced negligence, and challenges…

— A Brief Analysis on the AI Safety Governance Framework

1. Background and Structure of AI Framework

On September 9, 2024, the National Technical Committee 260 on Cybersecurity of Standardization Administration of China (“TC260”) has promulgated the AI[1] Safety Governance Framework (V1.0) (the “AI Framework), which aims to implement the Global AI Governance Initiative…

1. Trends and Overview

1.1 Sanctions Market

In the past 12 months, the sanctions sector has undergone significant changes and growth, with a notable increase in US sanctions imposed on Chinese companies. This surge reflects the escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and China. The US has broadened its scope of sanctions to include more…

— A Brief Analysis on the List of Typical Application Scenarios of Artificial Intelligence for Drug Governance

1. Introduction and Background

On June 18, 2024, the National Medical Products Administration of People’s Republic of China issued the List of Typical Application Scenarios of Artificial Intelligence for Drug Governance (the “List”), presenting fifteen application scenarios that…

Interpretation of the Guidelines on Antitrust Compliance for Undertakings (Draft for Public Comments)

On September 18, 2020, the State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”) released the Guidelines on Antitrust Compliance for Undertakings. On March 21, 2024, SAMR released a draft for public comments of the revised Guidelines on Antitrust Compliance for Undertakings (the “New Compliance…

1. Introduction: when PRC court encounters AIGC[1]

On November 27, 2023, the Beijing Internet Court made a judicial ruling on a case regarding the AI-generated images (the “First AI-image Case”).[2]  This case is noted to be the first of its kind in China, involving a plaintiff surnamed Li and a defendant surnamed…